The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, and Friesen, Whyte and Delaurier present. Absent was, Councillor Sakal.

Conditional Use Hearing and Variation Hearing:

Conditional Use Hearing and the Variation Hearing were called to order by Mayor MaKenzie who advised that the purpose of the hearings were to hear representation for or against the following application:

Application by the Swan River Friendship Centre Housing Corporation for the following:

Conditional Use: To allow the construction of a Planned Unit Development “PUD” in a Residential Multi-Family Zone “RM” on Lots 8-13, Plan 1266 DLTO and located at 206 2nd Ave West in Swan River, MB. and

Variation Order Hearing to vary the residential Multi-Family Zone “RM” front yard requirement from 30 feet to 8 feet on Lots 8 – 13, Plan 1266 DLTO, located at 206 2nd Ave West in Swan River, MB.

Gordon Hornbeck was present and asked some questions about the development and drainage. After reviewing the site plan and being assured that the lane would remain he had no objections and expressed that it was nice to see that green areas were planned within the development.

There being no other persons present who wished to speak at the Conditional Use or Variation Order Hearing, the hearing was adjourned.

Minutes:

1.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 20th 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
Carried:

2.
RESOLVED that the Agenda for the April 3rd, 2012 meeting of Council be received.
Carried:

3.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council approve the payment of a $200 registration fee to Manitoba Communities in Bloom.
Carried:

4.
RESOLVED that Council authorize the relocation of the house located on 126 – 7th Ave N. to 201 – 2nd Ave N. as per conditions outlined in Schedule “A” attached.
Carried:

5.
RESOLVED that Variation Application No. 2/2012 Swan River Friendship Center Housing Corporation to vary the Residential Multiple-Family Zone front yard requirements from 30 feet to 8 feet be hereby approved.
Carried:

6.
RESOLVED that Conditional Use application by Swan River Friendship Centre Housing Corporation to allow the construction of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in an “RM” Residential Multiple-Family Zone be hereby approved.
Carried:

7.
WHEREAS the Swan Valley Consumers Co-op contributes greatly to the economic and social well-being of the entire Swan Valley and has so for decades.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council approve the co-naming of 8th Ave. S. – from Main Street to 1st St. S., “Co-operative Way”.
Carried:

8.
RESOLVED that Russell Genaille and Wayne Bass, be authorized to attend the annual CUPE Manitoba Convention session being held May 3rd and 4th, 2012 under the conditions stated in Section 15.04 of the current collective agreement between CUPE Local 851 and the Town of Swan River.
Carried:

9.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River continue to sponsor the Swan Valley Employment and Training Project from June 25th, 2012 to June 21st, 2013.
Carried:

10.
RESOLVED that Julie Fothergill, be authorized to attend FIPPA training session being held in Brandon, MB on April 13th, 2012.
Carried:

11.
RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 11234 to No. 11268 for a total of $68,258.84.
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2820 to No. 2826 for a total of $75,435.85.
Carried:

12.
RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
Carried:

13.
RESOLVED that Duane Whyte and Don Bobick, be authorized to attend the Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM & Community Contribution Awards Dinner on April 4th, 2012.
Carried:

14.
RESOLVED that the March 2012 Protective Services Report be received.
Carried:

15.
RESOLVED that the Swan Valley Municipal Airport Commission Budget for 2012 be approved.
Carried:

16.
RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Swan River authorize Blaine Healey to hunt crows within the Town boundaries as a deterrent to the West Nile Virus and to be reimbursed as per Schedule “A” attached hereto.
Carried:

17.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 2/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the payment of remuneration to members of Council be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie – yes
Duane Whyte – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Don Bobick – yes
Jason Sakal – absent
Lance Jacobson – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Carried:

18.
RESOLVED that the accounts for the Swan Valley Recreation & Wellness Project Loan Account be hereby approved:
Cheque No. 42 to No. 44 for a total of $203,459.54
Carried:

19.
RESOLVED that Duane Whyte, be authorized to attend a Medical Services Committee meeting being held in Dauphin, MB on April 16th, 2012.
Carried:

20.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 3/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the entering into an agreement for policing services with the Government of Canada be read a second time.
Carried:

21.
RESOLVED that By-Law No. 3/2012 being a By-Law of the Town of Swan River authorizing the entering into an agreement for policing services with the Government of Canada be read a third time and be passed.
Glen McKenzie – yes
Don Bobick – yes
Phylis Friesen – yes
Jason Delaurier – yes
Lance Jacobson – yes
Jason Sakal – absent
Duane Whyte – yes
Carried:

22.
RESOLVED that Eric Arp, be authorized to attend the Manitoba Building Officials Association Annual Spring Seminar being held in Winnipeg on April 25th & 26th, 2012.
Carried:

23.
RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for March 2012 be received.
Carried:

24.
RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River council authorize Councillor Sakal’s absence from the March 6th, 2012, March 20th, 2012 and April 3rd, 2012 regular meetings of council.
Carried:

25.
WHEREAS recreation is an integral part of the Swan Valley communities and upgrades to our parks are critical in providing recreation to our citizens;
AND WHEREAS this project will benefit the Manitoba Summer Games and all of the communities in the Swan Valley;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swan River Council approve the building of an outdoor stage in Legion Park.
Carried:

26.
RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
9/12 313 12th Ave S Wood Shed
10/12 Legion Park Public Stage/Amphitheater
Summer Games Committee
Carried:

27.
RESOLVED that the quotation dated March 16th, 2012 from Northern Specialties for traffic paint be approved.
Carried:

28.
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
Carried:

29.
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
Carried:

30.
RESOLVED that this Council Meeting now adjourn.
Carried: